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Which Ugly '70s Car Matches Your Personality?

Ryan Choate

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About This Quiz

Some define the '70s as a decade of bad taste. This attitude firmly describes the auto industry during this era. With disjointed lines and unpractical shapes with hideous paint colors and interior design, car designers of the '70s have been labeled as dreadful for years. Though art and aesthetics are often subjective, when it comes to ugly cars, you know it when you see it. These ugly cars have carved out a nitch in both pop culture and comedic lore with a fleet of hideous rolling abominations to the auto industry.

When hearing names like Pinto and Gremlin, most people immediately conjure an image of an unsightly clunker that should never have been created. While affordable, the Pinto was an actual rolling gas tank explosion waiting to happen. The Pinto had a reputation for being particularly susceptible to crumbling upon impact with a likely chance the gas tank could ignite. It may be the overall worst design of a car in the history of autos.

Not all ugly '70s cars were unsightly compact drabby cars. The '70s were the heyday of the muscle car, but even the powerful high-performance engines couldn't escape the caustic hand of the car designers. Pop the clutch on this quiz, and we'll guess what ugly '70s car matches your personality!

Do you make friends easily?

I attract weird people.

I'm the life of the party!

I have a few good close friends.

I have a couple of acquaintances.

Everyone has routines in their day. Do you like variety in your routine?

I do the same things like clockwork.

My schedule changes throughout the day.

I go with the flow.

Life is all about spontaneity.

Complex problems can be frustrating for some people. How do you approach a complex problem?

Break it into small parts

I ask Siri.

I think outside the box.

I look at the big picture.

Are you a procrastinator when it comes to chores?

I usually get around to it.

I make a list and go through it with precision.

I like to get everything done as soon as possible.

I wait until I can't stand it anymore.

Do you consider yourself a leader?

I let the crowd vibes steer my direction.

I am good at directing others.

I lead by example.

I only answer to myself.

Which of these books would you choose to read (again)?

"The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy"

"A Manual For Living"

"Harry Potter"

"Desert Solitaire"

What is something about yourself that you think is unique?

I am an adrenaline junky.

I can sing opera.

I am a master of yo-yo tricks.

I don't like to be touched.

Where do you like to vacation?

Burning Man

Yellowstone National Park

I like to drive along Route 66.

Remote wilderness

Life can be full of fears. What is your biggest fear in life?

My trust fund running out

Not being set for retirement

Having a tainted professional legacy

Large crowds

Can you describe your hobbies?

Making candles and incense

I have Yankees season tickets.

I like to go to the opera.

Hiking and biking

How important in art in your life?

I can't live without music.

I appreciate the visual stimulation.

I enjoy the modern expressionist movement.

Nature is my canvas.

How would you describe the way you express your emotions?

I'm a hugger and cryer.

I try to hide my emotions.

I need a box of tissues when I watch movies.

I write them down in a journal.

When you get stressed out, how do you cope?

I do some Yoga.

A couple of fingers of whiskey

Knitting calms me down.

Take a long walk

Are you more productive in the mornings or evenings?

I come alive at night.

Mornings are my jam.

I'm in bed by 8:00 p.m.

The night is quiet and peaceful.

Have you ever cheated on your taxes?

I fudged a few numbers.

I left off a couple of investments.

The government shouldn't get my hard earned money.

I follow all the tax laws as they are established.

Which of these unexpected colors would you pick for a car?

Violet

Ultramarine blue

Pink

Yellow ochre

Most people have something they collect. What is in your collection?

Grateful Dead ticket stubs

New state quarters

I used to collect baseball cards.

Arrowheads

Something else

When you hop on a bus, do you sit next to someone or find another seat?

I sit wherever the closest open seat is.

I will stand before I sit next to someone.

I look for an open seat, but if none then whatevs.

I prefer to walk.

Your co-workers are going out for a drink after work. Do you go with them?

Yes, I always go with the crew for drinks.

I might go for just one.

I don't fraternize with my co-workers.

I drink alone.

If you have a crush on someone, what do you do?

I try to be their friend.

Stalk them on Facebook

Tell a friend to set us up

Play hard to get

Are you more of a kids person or an animals person?

My cat is my child.

I like having a large family.

Two dogs are enough.

I can't bring a life into this crazy world.

Can you describe your presence on social media?

I post my adventures on Instagram.

I tweet my political views.

Everything I do ends up on Facebook.

I only post on Reddit.

Do you like to be the center of attention?

I can handle a little bit of attention.

I need to be the lead singer.

I prefer to get equal credit.

I crawl into my shell with too much attention.

What is the most important thing in life?

Good people, good experiences

Friends and family

Being successful

Finding out who I am

It's the end of the week, what are your plans for Friday night?

Bluegrass band at the local pub

Dinner with the family

Movie on Netflix

Going out to watch the meteor shower

How would you describe yourself?

Whimsical hippie

Family man

Stoic entrepreneur

Wallflower

What do you consider to be your biggest accomplishment?

Starting a non-profit for the homeless

My kids

CEO of the year

Saving the old growth redwood trees

Who would you describe as your personal hero?

John Lennon

Nelson Mandela

Bill Gates

Edward Abbey

When was the last time you were in a difficult situation?

When I moved to a new town

When I turned 50

My kids graduating from high school

Watching the recent presidential election

Do you think we are alone in the universe?

The cosmos is teeming with life.

Adam and Eve tell me yes.

I don't know, but there is probably life out there somewhere.

No, I have seen a UFO.

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